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A Photographer On The Hajj: The Travels Of Muhammad Ali Effendi Saudi (1904/1908)
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The Diaries Of Muhammad Ali Effendi Saudi, A Civil Servant And Accomplished Photographer, Offer A Rare Glimpse Of The Hajj Through Egyptian Eyes At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century When The Ottoman Empire Was On The Wane And The Advance Of The Hijaz Railway Threatened To Upset Vested Interests In The Old Pattern Of Pilgrimage. Saudi Twice Accompanied The Amir Alhajj, Ibrahim Rifat Pasha, Attached To The Official Egyptian Caravan. His Story Of These Journeys Combines The Thoughts Of A Devout Muslim With Fine Detail On The Hardships And Health Hazards Facing Pilgrims, The Highlevel Intrigues, And The Everpresent Dangers Of Taking Photographs. The Authors Have Compressed The Diaries Into A Highly Readable Narrative With Selected Quotations, Lavishly Illustrated With Saudis Remarkable Photographs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'A Photographer on the Hajj'? A: The book chronicles the diaries of Muhammad ‘Ali Effendi Sa‘udi, detailing his experiences and observations during the Hajj pilgrimage in the early twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Farid Kioumgi.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide about the Hajj? A: It offers a unique perspective of the Hajj through the eyes of an Egyptian civil servant, highlighting both the spiritual and logistical challenges faced by pilgrims at that time.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, the book is lavishly illustrated with remarkable photographs taken by Muhammad ‘Ali Effendi Sa‘udi.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Photographer on the Hajj' have? A: The book contains a total of 144 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Photographer on the Hajj' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'A Photographer on the Hajj'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of faith, pilgrimage challenges, health hazards, and the socio-political context of the Hajj during the decline of the Ottoman Empire.